Wendell Barnhouse is a nationally-known and respected columnist who has spent over 20 years covering collegiate athletics. He has reported from 25 Final Fours and more than three dozen bowl games and has written about the Big 12 and its schools since the conference's beginning. Barnhouse will be updating the Big 12 Insider on happenings and behind-the-scenes information about the conference.

Texas started spring practice for football Thursday. The Longhorns are
the first Big 12 team to start preparing for the 2013 season. Here's a list
opening days for spring practice and the spring games for the Big 12.